Chandpur:The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has imposed fines on two businesses in Chandpur, totaling Taka 40,000, for supplying less fuel than the measured quantity and selling LPG cylinders without a license.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the fines were levied during a drive conducted on Monday afternoon in Debpur Bazar, Kaiyar Pul, and Dherra-Bolakhal areas. HB CNG and Filling Station was fined Taka 30,000 for dispensing less fuel than indicated by the measuring equipment. Meanwhile, Sidrat Fuel Station was fined Taka 10,000 for selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a valid license.
The fines were issued by Abdullah Al Imran, the assistant director of the DNCRP's district office, under the Consumer Rights Protection Act. Both businesses paid the fines immediately. The operation was supported by a team from the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force.